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Ellen McClain

Ellen McClain

Ellen McClain

Chief Operating Officer & President

Chief Executive Officer and President beginning in December 2023, President since 2022, Chief Operating Officer since 2021, and Chief Financial Officer from 2015 to 2021, Year Up, Boston, MA (not-for-profit provider of job training services). President from May 2012 to April 2013, Chief Operating Officer from September 2011 to April 2013, Executive Vice President from September 2011 to May 2012, and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2009 to September 2011, of New York Racing Association, Inc., Ozone Park, NY (operator of thoroughbred racetracks). Vice President, Finance, Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc., New York, NY (operator of local television stations) from 2004 to 2009.

Other directorships:

  • Crane NXT, Co. (formerly Crane Holdings, Co.) since 2013.
  • Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority since 2021.

Relevant skills and experience:

Financial and organizational expertise gained as chief financial officer, chief operating officer and president of public and private enterprises. Broad experience as a senior executive with responsibility for organizational direction and development, financial expertise, and intellectual capital.